A leaf floated down from the top of the mountain and slowly fell on the shrine's approach, which seemed to indicate that everything had settled.
At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the results of the guessing game, and the pretty faces were full of shock.
Scissors versus fist.
The winner is...Sora Yagami!
The future of Xiyuanji Temple was defeated!
After a brief silence, the scene suddenly erupted into cheers and cheers as warm as a sea wave.
However, the object of congratulations is not Sora Yagami.
But Jingu Shina.
"Win...win, really win!"
Before she could react, Kamijou Rin rushed forward excitedly, hugging her slender waist and refusing to let go.
The other shrine maidens also gathered around Jingu Shina and congratulated her one after another.
After all, this is very likely to be the next Supreme God Miko, and you must have a good relationship with her.
As a result, Sora Yagami and Mirai Saionji, who were originally the focus of the audience, were left aside.
At this moment, Yagami put down his hand and spoke humbly to the future of Xiyuanji in front of him.
"It seems that I have better luck this time."
"The shrine maiden of Saionji Temple accepts the offer."
Xiionji Mirai shook his head and said calmly.
"No, I lost this time, and I am convinced."
"It actually led me to think in a different direction...could it be said that Lord Yagami discovered my true purpose from the beginning?"
"Who knows."
Yagami smiled noncommittally.
Sure enough, I didn’t deny it...
Hearing this, Xiionji Mirai couldn't help but sigh.
It seems that from the moment I proposed the game, the outcome of failure was already doomed.
It is truly unparalleledly powerful.
She nodded slightly.
"I already understand the answer to this question."
"However, I still have a question, and I hope Lord Yagami can help me answer it."
"Miko Saionji, please speak."
Saionji Mirai took a deep breath, his expression became serious, and he asked solemnly.
"I want to know what is the reason that makes you spare no effort to help Jingu Shina?"
The reason...
Ye Shenkong pondered for two seconds and then answered.
"I'm ashamed to say it, it's a contract."
"Contract...contract?"
After hearing the completely unexpected answer, for a moment, the expression on Mirai Saionji's face couldn't help but be a little dull.
She subconsciously confirmed.
"Yakami-kun, does the contract you are talking about refer to some ancient contract?"
"No, it's ordinary paper with legal effect."
Ye Shenkong replied.
Looking at the increasingly confused Saionji Mirai, he explained.
"The Saionji Temple Priestess doesn't know something. The reason why I came to participate in this selection of the Supreme Priestess is because the Jingu family signed a contract with me."
"According to the content of the contract, I will try my best to help President Jingu win the selection. Similarly, the Jingu family will also pay me corresponding remuneration."
After hearing this, Saionji Mirai suddenly realized.
"So that's what happened... In other words, the relationship between Lord Yagami and the Jingu family is actually just business partners."
"Strictly speaking, that's true."
Ya Shenkong nodded and admitted.
Looking at that handsome face, at this moment, Xiionji Mirai suddenly couldn't help the impulse in his heart, and bravely spoke.
"In that case, Yagami-kun, can you give me your line?"
"To be honest, my Xiionji family may also have a big business in the future, and I want to discuss it with Yagami-kun."
...
After everyone's joy had almost vented, Natsume Pocai coughed twice and spoke.
"Now that the outcome has been decided, I hereby announce that the first choice for this selection of the Supreme God Miko is..."
"Marina Jingu."
"She will shoulder the responsibility of strengthening the Tengu seal this time. If she can be recognized by the chief priest in the future, then she will be the next Jijin God Miko."
Her kind eyes fell on the pretty face of Jingu Jinna, as if she was examining the other person.
At the same time, Wen Sheng asked.
"Marina Jingu, are you ready?"
"Grandma Natsume, I'm fully prepared."
Jingu Shina nodded slightly, her delicate and pretty face full of solemnity.
Seeing this, Granny Natsume nodded with satisfaction and said happily.
"Then, let's go to where the sacred tree is."
Following her words, the trees surrounding the shrine that serve as walls to protect the shrine seemed to have received some kind of instructions.
The flexible branches moved aside one after another, and in a moment, a wide road appeared in front of everyone.
The most eye-catching thing is the giant tree at the end of the road.
It looked as if it was dead. The bare branches were covered with white ropes, but there were no leaves at all. It was particularly eye-catching among the trees full of vitality.
In addition, the tree body was also tightly wrapped in layers of light yellow talismans, with only a small area in the middle left open, exposing the shriveled bark.
Of course, it is not deliberately left out by human factors.
It's because there is an extraordinary giant arrow stuck in that area.
The wooden arrow shaft was as thick as a fist and was now deeply embedded in the tree trunk, leaving only the golden and luxurious arrow feathers exposed.
Although I don’t know how long it has been here, the giant arrow has not changed at all because of this, and it still looks brand new.
At this moment, looking at this huge tree in the distance, all the witches couldn't help but feel extremely shocked.
In addition to the powerful fluctuations faintly emitted by the sacred tree itself, they also felt an extremely familiar aura on the arrow.
As the most beloved shrine maiden of Inari God, they can easily tell the difference.
This aura comes from the noble god in my family.
In other words, this arrow was the work of God Inari.
Looking at this arrow, a miko couldn't help but think of the biography in the shrine.
According to records, a great demon named Tengu appeared out of nowhere, wreaked havoc on neon lights everywhere, committed all kinds of evil, and committed heinous crimes.
The evil deeds of his actions angered the Inari God, so he took action and shot his demon soul with a thunder arrow imbued with supreme divine power, and then sealed him under the sacred tree.
It seems that this is the arrow that sealed the Tengu back then...
"After approaching the sacred tree, pour all your spiritual power into the arrow. If the sacred tree recognizes you, it will produce golden ears of grain."
"At the same time, this also represents the approval of the officiating god."
Granny Natsume introduced.
"Go ahead, kid."
"Yes, Granny Natsume."
Looking at the giant tree at the end, Jingu Shina's eyes also showed obvious tension and anxiety.
At this moment, she subconsciously turned her gaze to Ye Shenkong.
The latter smiled slightly and nodded to her.
As if she felt the power conveyed by her smile, the tension in Jingu Shina's heart suddenly disappeared, and her eyes became firm again.
She also nodded to the other party, then took steps towards the sacred tree.
After they entered, the trees along the way closed one after another and returned to their original state again.
Looking at the two figures gradually disappearing among the branches and leaves, Granny Natsume whispered.
"May the chief priest bless you."
However, even Granny Natsume didn't notice it.
Before the trees closed together, the shadow under a certain branch witch suddenly changed.
The next moment, her shadow suddenly split into two.
Another shadow that was completely different from hers broke away from it and appeared on the tree trunk nearby.
At this moment, it silently stared in the direction where Ye Shen Kong disappeared.